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5 Ways to say No

1. Be clear of your vision. Repeat yourself if necessary. Sometimes you'll be asked over & over again. Stick to your decision, don't be talked into doing something you don't want to.

2. Know the implications of saying yes - When you take a wrong decision by succumbing to peer pressure, you may land yourself in deep sorrow and feel remorseful about the whole situation.

3. Realize that saying no is okay. We keep thinking that it’s not okay, that the other person will feel bad, that we’re being evil, that people will be angry, that we’re being rude, etc. If the person is your friend, he/she will understand when you say no.

4. Build Self Esteem - Your inner strength and self-confidence to say ‘no’ can help you stand firm, walk away, and resist doing something when you know better.

5. Be respectful - Thanks, but no thanks. You can be polite, but you still aren't interested. You can say, “It's something I'm just not into.”

If you or somebody you know is worried about drugs check out this link to the Drugs.ie website where you can take an anonymous drug test:

Anonymous Drug Test

It can be hard to be a teenager in this modern world, but everybody has the right to say no & we should always respect other people’s choices.

R - Respect people’s decisions to say no

E - Educate yourself

S - Seek out help

P - Participate in other activities outside drink & drugs

E - Evaluate the consequences

C - Call a helpline - 1800 459 459 (Drugs & Alcohol Helpline)

T - Talk to a friend or trusted adult if you have concerns

Check out our helpful PDF on What Self Esteem is and how you can build it!

Self Esteem PDF